Preparing Pakistani Food for 1200 People in a Wedding | Traditional Food Recipes in a Big Wedding

biryani rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while white rice is more affordable.

marinated chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

flatbreads

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought pita

Whole wheat bread is healthier, while pita is a budget-friendly option.

Prepare the chicken by wrapping it in aluminum foil with potatoes, carrots, and peas for steaming.

Place the wrapped chicken in large steamers for 3-4 hours to make it tender.

Prepare chicken soup by boiling chicken cubes with carrots tied in cloth in water.

Add eggs to the boiling soup, wait a bit, then stir to cook the eggs in the water.

Prepare large rotis in a tandoor.

Prepare sweet rice by adding rice to syrup and steaming it, then adding koya and rozgulas before serving.

Prepare broth for the rice with generous spices.

Serve hot soup first, followed by the rest of the dishes.

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